{"id":46135,"date":"2026-10-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denederlanden.com\/?post_type=kennisbank&p=46135"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:24:21","slug":"best-amsterdam-light-festival-ideas-large-corporate-groups","status":"publish","type":"kennisbank","link":"https:\/\/denederlanden.com\/en\/knowledgebase\/best-amsterdam-light-festival-ideas-large-corporate-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Best Amsterdam Light Festival Ideas for Large Corporate Groups?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For large corporate groups, a private Light Festival cruise<\/strong> or a fully customised boat trip are the best options during the Amsterdam Light Festival. You sail with the entire group on an exclusive private boat past approximately 20 light artworks, combined with catering and drinks on board. Below we answer the most frequently asked questions about organising a group outing at the Amsterdam Light Festival, from group size and catering options to the right time to book.<\/p>\n

How many people can join a Light Festival cruise at the same time?<\/h2>\n

On a private boat from Rederij De Nederlanden, groups from 15 people are welcome, and large groups of 60 or more are perfectly possible. The boat is always matched to the group size, so everyone is comfortable on board. For even larger groups, multiple boats can be combined.<\/p>\n

The Amsterdam Light Festival attracts enormous numbers of visitors every year, and there are several ways to experience the festival with a group. You can walk past the artworks on foot, but for larger groups that quickly becomes difficult to organise. A Light Festival cruise for groups<\/a> offers the advantage that everyone is together, sees the same light artworks at the same moment, and can eat and drink at the same time.<\/p>\n

Our boats are covered and heated, which is a major practical advantage during the winter months of the festival. There is a toilet on board and the boat departs at a time that suits your group. The boat is exclusively reserved for your group, so there are no other guests on board.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between a private cruise package and a custom private cruise?<\/h2>\n

A private cruise package<\/strong> is a pre-composed arrangement with a fixed price per person, including boat hire, skipper, crew, and catering. A custom private cruise<\/strong> is fully tailored: you choose the boat, the catering, the drinks, the boarding location, and any extras yourself. The main difference lies in the degree of flexibility and the complexity of your requirements.<\/p>\n

For most corporate groups that want a clear price per person and want to arrange something quickly, a private cruise package is the easiest choice. You know exactly what you get and what it costs in advance. Packages start at \u20ac47.50 per person for a Drinks & Bites Cruise of one and a half hours and go up to arrangements with a fully served three-course dinner.<\/p>\n

A custom private cruise is particularly interesting if you have specific wishes that do not fit into a standard package. Think of a different boarding location, a specific boat, a custom catering composition, or entertainment on board. This option offers maximum freedom and is available from \u20ac250 per hour with a minimum of two hours.<\/p>\n

What catering options are available for a corporate drinks reception or dinner on the water?<\/h2>\n

For a corporate drinks reception or dinner on the water during the Amsterdam Light Festival, several catering formats are available, ranging from an informal drinks reception with snacks to a fully served three-course dinner with a chef on board. The choice depends on the atmosphere you want to create and the budget per person.<\/p>\n

At Rederij De Nederlanden you can choose from the following fixed arrangements:<\/p>\n